Summary: The prophecy of Haggai 2:1-9 pertains to natural and spiritual Israel. Discussion: Haggai 2:3 (NKJV), “Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now?” This verse is saying that some Jews were [...]
We will never be equal to Jesus. Jesus is and will always be next to the Father in authority, in relationship, in glory.The scripture references in 1 John 3:1-2 and Romans 8:14-15 teach that faithful followers of Jesus are indeed “sons of God.” We [...]
Our decision to follow in Jesus' footsteps is a very serious one. This is why Jesus said to “count the cost.” Luke 14:27-30,33 (NKJV), "And whoever does not bear his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending [...]
There are many reasons Biblical genealogy is important. First, why does anyone study genealogy? It gives the family history. In the case of the Bible it would be the history of humankind. Who were our first parents? How long ago did they live? What [...]
A person cannot be both faithful and continue to practice evil. Romans 6:16 (NLT), “Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to [...]
Isaiah 46:9-10 (NKJV), 9 "Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet [...]
Psalm 149 consists of two themes. In the first half of the Psalm, the songwriter sings a song of praise to the Lord, a song of rejoicing which included musical instruments and dance. The praise reinforces the promise of hope and salvation from God. The latter [...]
The six-pointed star is a very ancient symbol that is found in ancient cultures all around the world. It does appear in pagan cultures and pagan religious practices. However, there is no historical evidence that this ‘Star of David’ has ever been directly incorporated into Satanic [...]
A building has an architect. Then he employs a master workman to actually build the structure. Even though the architect does not lift a hammer in the construction process, people the credit the structure as belonging to the architect. No one even knows the [...]
There is a special fellowship established between God, Jesus, and true Christians. Jesus says it is very difficult to get to know the Lord. Difficult? Yes. God is so high and we are so low, it is difficult to get well acquainted. How do [...]
Often Christian teachers do apply what appears to be double meanings to certain prophecies. For example, there was the literal Jewish temple and the symbolic temple spoken of by Jesus. John 2:19-20, (NKJV), “Jesus…said to them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I [...]
To be holy is to only do God’s will. We grow in holiness as we submit to God’s will in the little things of our lives. Luke 16:10 (NLT), “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones…”So one [...]
We are living in the harvest period of the Gospel Age. Now, the “wheat” is being separated from the "tares." Originally, Jesus sowed the wonderful gospel message. The seed was pure, and wheat (true Christians) grew. “But while his men (the apostles) were sleeping, [...]
This is an excellent question for every Christian to ask themselves. We will consider “roles” as our “daily behaviors.” Our Lord said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) [...]
Because God calls Himself Israel’s husband. If you read the short book of Hosea, you will see God identifying as Israel's husband and Israel identified as an unfaithful prostitute. Whenever Israel would look to earthly governmental alliances for protection and help, God viewed that [...]
1 Peter 1:15-16 (NKJV), “as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.’” To be holy is to be dedicated to righteousness, love, and justice. It is godliness. Our [...]
Mark 6:4-6 (NASB20), 4 “Jesus said to them, 'A prophet is not dishonored except in his hometown and among his own relatives, and in his own household.’ 5 And He could not do any miracle there except that He laid His hands on a [...]
What is it like to walk with God as His precious, saved child? It’s wonderful and blessed. “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. [...]
Many of us do not like Halloween. The holiday started as a Pagan celebration called Samhain, a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter. Later, churches decided to supplant it as the night before All Saints Day. Halloween [...]
Hebrews 6:20, 7:2,5,6 (NIV), “where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek… 7:2and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything…5 Now the law requires the descendants of Levi who become [...]
